A band cell (also called band neutrophil or stab cell) is a cell undergoing granulopoiesis, derived from a metamyelocyte, and leading to a mature granulocyte.

It is characterized by having a nucleus which is curved, but not lobar.

The term "band cell" implies a granulocytic lineage (e.g. neutrophils).

A count of band neutrophils is used to measure inflammation. An excess is called bandemia.

Band neutrophil in peripheral blood film

Hematopoiesis

Band may refer to:

Cell(s) may refer to:

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